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When the weather cools and summer flowers fade, many gardeners pack up their tools and think the season is over. But fall isn’t the end of gardening—it’s actually the best time to plant!
With warm soil, cooler air, and regular rainfall, fall provides the perfect conditions for planting native perennials. Instead of putting their energy into flowers or foliage, plants can focus on what really matters: building strong root systems. By spring, these perennials will be settled in, ready to burst into bloom—bigger, healthier, and happier than if they’d been planted in spring.
If you’re looking to give your garden a boost before winter, here are a few of our staff favorites:
Cheerful, golden, daisy-like flowers shine from midsummer into fall, brightening up beds and feeding pollinators. This perennial thrives in full sun and average soil, reaching 3–5 feet tall. Its height and long bloom time make it a standout in borders and naturalized areas.
A fall garden favorite, New England Aster bursts with purple-pink blooms that attract butterflies and bees late in the season. It loves full sun and moist soil and grows tall, adding bold, cheerful color to borders and pollinator gardens.
Named for its snapdragon-like blooms that resemble little turtle heads, Turtlehead adds charm to wetter garden spots and rain gardens. Growing 2–3 feet tall, its bright pink flowers are a magnet for hummingbirds and butterflies.
Unlike the aggressive roadside varieties, this goldenrod cultivar is compact, well-behaved, and pollinator-friendly. Its sprays of golden blooms arch gracefully like fireworks in late summer and fall, buzzing with activity from bees and butterflies. Perfect for sunny beds or borders at 2–3 feet tall.
Native perennials aren’t just beautiful—they’re resilient, low-maintenance, and provide food and habitat for pollinators and wildlife. Planting in fall gives them the strongest possible start. By next spring, you’ll enjoy healthier plants that bloom more vigorously, while also supporting biodiversity in your backyard.
So don’t let your garden go to sleep just yet—grab a few native perennials, tuck them in now, and watch them thrive when spring arrives!
